A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8968574 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 96535914 epoch_slot_no: 27114 block_no: 8968397 slot_leader_id: 8863017 size: 47595 time: 2023-06-30 05:16:45 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9baa6fb9e1437ad0a5952445cfd4873e9223a6d50d17ec896b2abd7452d649eBlock Operator
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